Community Dance Teachers for adults 65+

Tuesday 15 October 2019

We are looking to expand our pool of exceptional community dance teachers, to deliver Bolder not Older our programme for adults 65+ in care homes, community centers and sheltered accommodation.

Applicants must have a minimum of five years, experience teaching dance in community settings for vulnerable adults. We are interested in hearing from people that represent the BAME community (BAME definition - Black, Asian, and minority ethnic), community dance teachers that live in West London and community dance teachers with experience of delivering dance to adults with Parkinson’s Dementia and Alzheimer's. More here

DanceWest shortlisted - One Dance UK People's Choice award!

Wednesday 9 October 2019

We are delighted to announce that DanceWest has been shortlisted for One Dance Uk’s national awards. People’s choice recognises an organisation that has made a significant contribution to the dance industry throughout the last 12 months. One Dance UK is the sector support organisation leading the way to a stronger, more vibrant and diverse dance community. A huge thank you to everyone who voted for DanceWest. We are looking forward to the awards! www.onedanceuk.org

Save the Date - Tea Dance

Wednesday 18th September 2019

DanceWest will be producing a large scale Tea Dance on Saturday 15 February 2020. More news to follow!

Vote for DanceWest - People's Choice Award

Friday 13 September 2019

DanceWest - has been nominated for the People's Choice Award, One Dance UK national awards. The public vote is open until 4th October and you can vote here

Bolder not Older Company Open Class

Friday 6 September 2019

Over 30 dancers attended our open class at The Tabernacle, enjoying the challenge of learning and creating choreography. “A fantastic experience,” remarked Charles, dancing with BNO Co for the first time. DanceWest offers three weekly BNO Company classes in Hammersmith, Twickenham, and Ladbroke Grove. For more info click here

Nominated One Dance UK Award

Friday 23 August 2019

DanceWest has been nominated for a One Dance UK award. The awards recognise excellence and the outstanding contribution of professionals and organisations in our sector. Congratulations to the nominees! Let's Dance!

London Borough of Culture Fund

Thursday 22 August 2019

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding from Brent 2020 to expand our Bolder not Older programme into the London Borough of Brent. More details released soon!

Bolder not Older Company Open Class 6 September

Tuesday 30 July 2019

Do you love to dance? Are you aged 55+? Then join DanceWest’s Bolder not Older Company. We are hosting an open class from 11.30am-1pm on Friday 6 September at The Tabernacle, 35 Powis Square, London W11 2AY. The open class costs £5, payable on the day. It will provide a flavour of what the Company does each week, with an opportunity to sign up for one of our three weekly Bolder not Older Company classes in the autumn term. To book a place, email projects@dancewest.co.uk

Summer School Lyric Hammersmith 24-27 July 2019

Monday 15 July 2019

We have a limited amount of spaces left on our Summer School! Perfect for 7-15 year olds who love to dance! Try three different dance styles each day, led by an exciting roster of experienced choreographers and dance teachers. Learn new skills, try out new techniques and make new friends. More here

Let's Dance - in partnership with Richmond Arts Service

Thursday 4th July 2019

In partnership with Richmond Arts Service at Orleans House Gallery, join us over the summer holidays to explore different styles of dance, from Contemporary to Hip Hop and beyond. Perfect for 6-10 years olds who love to move and groove, the experienced and dynamic DanceWest team. More here

DanceWest Youth Dance Company at Millfield Theatre

Monday 24 June 2019

Yesterday DanceWest Youth Company in Milfield Theatre at Thrive Youth Dance Festival. Congratulations to all performers! Audition for next term Youth Dance Company will be announced soon!

DanceWest curates - IYAF Emerging Dance Platform

Wednesday 19 June 2019

DanceWest has been invited to curate an evening of emerging choreographers in partnership with IYAF and Creative Youth. Taking place on Thursday 11th July at the Arthur Cotterell Theatre the evening will feature work by Ella & Company, Caitlin Barnett, Shaun Dillon and Yanaelle Thiran. Tickets are available here

Bolder not Older Dance Co at Elixir, Sadler's Well's

Monday 17 June 2019

Our Bolder not Older Dance Company were selected to participate in Elixir at Sadler’s Wells a platform celebrating lifelong creativity. Performing alongside companies from across the UK our Bolder not Older Dancer’s performed a new work created for the platform by Danielle Teale. We hold two company classes a week more information here

Inclusive Disco & Performance by Move it Mondays

Wednesday 12 June 2019

On Saturday 8th June we produced a Inclusive Disco as part of Joy Festival in partnership with Turtle Key Arts and Hammersmith & Fulham Arts Festival. Opening the disco were young people from our Move it Mondays programme - an inclusive dance group for young people aged 8-26 years. Thanks to support from the National Lottery DanceWest will be producing the next inclusive Disco in December. More new to follow!

Volunteer - Social Media & Marketing assistant

Tuesday 4 June 2019

DanceWest’s programmes are delivered by a team of experienced dance teachers and assistants supported by a small back office team. 

Our programmes are designed to bring positive change in our communities, improving health and wellbeing and providing high-quality, safe, and enjoyable dance activity. People working with us feel part of something amazing and are motivated to make a difference. Our office environment is friendly, inclusive and hardworking! 

We are seeking a volunteer social media and marketing assistant June- August. If you are interested to volunteer with us as please request a volunteer pack and application form via admin@dancewest.co.uk  

Dancing with Parkinson's Danielle Teale Dance & DanceWest

Tuesday 21st May 2019

We are delighted to announce a brand new programme, initiated by Danielle Teale the Dancing with Parkinson’s programme brings a high quality dance opportunities for people with Parkinson’s, their loved ones, companions, friends and carers in a supportive and sociable environment. Taking place at the Tabernacle the new programme begins this May to July with a series of taster classes! More here.

Summer School returns!

Thursday 25 April 2019

Our summer school returns 24-27 July 2019 at Lyric Hammersmith! Perfect for 7-15 year olds who love to dance! Take part in Street Dance, Contemporary, Jazz, Strictly workshops! Full programme to be announced but will include choreographers teaching various styles more here

Bolder not Older moves into Brent and Westminster

Monday 8 April 2019

DanceWest’s Bolder not Older programme is growing! Three new drop-in dance classes for older adults start this month in Brent and Westminster. They join our existing classes in Hammersmith and north Kensington. Our youngest Bolder not Older participant is 65, and our oldest is 98. To find out more about Bolder not Older click here

Bolder not Older Company at Sadler's Wells

Thursday 4 April 2019

Bolder not Older Company is performing at Sadlers Wells! Our dancers will take part in Elixir Extracts Festival on Sunday 16 June. Elixir Extracts celebrates lifelong creativity with a platform dedicated to older artists, including a performance by Sadlers Wells Company of Elders. Bolder not Older Co. will perform brand new work choreographed by Danielle Teale. For tickets click here

Dancing Books 2019

Thursday 7 March 2019

DanceWest are delighted to announce that Dancing Books returns to West London! Our much loved community programme supported by Arts Council England and Give A book offers families access to dance classes that support and develop literacy, language and story telling. Find out more about the programme and read which Libraries DanceWest will be collaborating with here